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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260103
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UID:25590-1767398400-1767484799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nNeoga vs. Shelbyville at Lake Land College\, 1 p.m. \nCharleston at Newton\, 4 p.m. \nVandalia at North Clay\, 5 p.m. \nGrayville at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 3 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nAltamont at Robinson (girls varsity only)\, 11 a.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Okaw Valley\, 10:30 a.m. \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nEffingham at Olney Freshman/Sophomore Tournament\, TBA \nMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nUniversity of Illinois at Penn State\, 6 p.m. \nEastern Illinois University at UT Martin\, 3:30 p.m. \nNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE \nCarolina at Tampa Bay\, 3:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25590-saturdays-schedule-42/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260104
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20260101T000459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T000602Z
UID:26536-1767398400-1767484799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Music and Food at Mason
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26536-music-and-food-at-mason-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20251208T163842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T164315Z
UID:24609-1767484800-1767571199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Disney Trivia for United Way
DESCRIPTION:Print \nTicket Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/disney-trivia
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24609-disney-trivia-for-united-way/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20251208T164625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T164625Z
UID:24616-1767484800-1767571199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Gym Bob's Jamboree Show
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Gym Bob’s Jamboree Show will be held on Sunday\, January 4th\, beginning at 1:00 pm! \nThis will be our “All 50’s and 60’s Show” and we will be featuring all your favorite oldies music\, such as Roy Orbison\, Elvis Presley\, and other legends from the 50’s and 60’s\, for the whole family to enjoy – performed by the Gym Bob’s Jamboree Band and Singers. \nThe Jamboree Show is held the first Sunday afternoon of the month at Gym Bob’s\, located at 44 Apostle Lane in Bible Grove. \nReservations are not necessary but can be made by calling 615-481-7418. \nMore information may also be found online at http://www.GymBobs.com
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24616-gym-bobs-jamboree-show-9/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20251218T195857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T141134Z
UID:25592-1767484800-1767571199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Sunday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintNational Football League \nNew Orleans at Atlanta\, noon \nCleveland at Cincinnati\, noon \nGreen Bay at Minnesota\, noon \nDallas at New York Jets\, noon \nTennessee at Jacksonville\, noon \nIndianapolis at Houston\, noon \nNew York at  Buffalo\, 3:25 p.m. \nDetroit at Chicago\, 3:25 p.m. \nLos  Angeles Chargers at Denver\, 3:25 p.m. \nKansas City at Las Vegas\, 3:25 p.m. \nArizona at Los Angeles\, 3:25 p.m. \nMiami at New England\, 3:25 p.m. \nWashington at Philadeohpia\, 3:25 p.m. \nBaltimore at Pittsburgh\, 7:20 p.m. \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25592-sundays-schedule-42/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20251223T172301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T172858Z
UID:25918-1767484800-1767571199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in January
DESCRIPTION:PrintAmerican Red Cross Blood Drives in January: \nJanuary 1\, Thursday\, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church\, Charleston\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 4\, Sunday\, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club\, Stringtown\, 6:30 AM – Noon \nJanuary 5\, Monday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 6\, Tuesday\, Casey United Methodist Church\, Noon – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 9\, Friday\, Masonic Lodge\, Mattoon \, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 9\, Friday\, American Legion\, Sullivan\, Noon – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 12\, Monday\, Lions Club Building\, Noble\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 19\, Monday\, Charleston First Church of God\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 20\, Tuesday\, First Baptist Church\, Shelbyville\, Noon – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 23\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 26\, Monday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 27\, Tuesday\, Lake Land College\, Mattoon\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nTo make an appointment\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App. \nCome to give from January 1 – 25 for a chance to win a trip for 2 to Super Bowl LX in Cali!  More info at:  rcblood.org/SuperBowl \nCome give blood from January 26 – 27 for a $20 e-gift card to your choice of merchant.   See rcblood.org/heart
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25918-25918/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260106
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20251017T153240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T154043Z
UID:20825-1767571200-1767657599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:High School Healthcare Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:PrintHSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital will be hosting its second High School Healthcare Bootcamp on Monday\, January 5\, 2026.  The bootcamp is designed for high school juniors and seniors interested in a career in health care to experience a realistic look into various health care roles and make connections in their field of interest. \n“This job shadowing experience is a great opportunity for students interested in choosing a career in health care to learn about the different roles at our hospital and experience hands-on skills sessions with our health care professionals\,” said Ericka Mulroy\, Nursing Professional Development Specialist for Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS). \nInterested students will be able to talk directly to HSHS employment specialists about opportunities available to them in the field\, opening a door in the health care industry before they graduate high school. \nThe High School Healthcare Bootcamp is free of charge to students thanks to HSHS St. Anthony’s Foundation. \nApplications are now being accepted for the Winter 2025 Healthcare Bootcamp on Monday\, January 5\, 2026.  The deadline to apply is November 14.  Visit https://forms.office.com/r/vidqqtXa6p.  Students selected will be notified by December 1. \nFor more information about HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital\, visit stanthonyshospital.org.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/20825-high-school-healthcare-bootcamp-sign-up/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260106
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20251222T161525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T161544Z
UID:25795-1767571200-1767657599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Auditions for "Quest - A Play To Rule Them All"
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25795-auditions-for-quest-a-play-to-rule-them-all/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260106
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20251223T172334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T172904Z
UID:25920-1767571200-1767657599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in January
DESCRIPTION:PrintAmerican Red Cross Blood Drives in January: \nJanuary 1\, Thursday\, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church\, Charleston\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 4\, Sunday\, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club\, Stringtown\, 6:30 AM – Noon \nJanuary 5\, Monday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 6\, Tuesday\, Casey United Methodist Church\, Noon – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 9\, Friday\, Masonic Lodge\, Mattoon \, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 9\, Friday\, American Legion\, Sullivan\, Noon – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 12\, Monday\, Lions Club Building\, Noble\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 19\, Monday\, Charleston First Church of God\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 20\, Tuesday\, First Baptist Church\, Shelbyville\, Noon – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 23\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 26\, Monday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 27\, Tuesday\, Lake Land College\, Mattoon\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nTo make an appointment\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App. \nCome to give from January 1 – 25 for a chance to win a trip for 2 to Super Bowl LX in Cali!  More info at:  rcblood.org/SuperBowl \nCome give blood from January 26 – 27 for a $20 e-gift card to your choice of merchant.   See rcblood.org/heart
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25920-25920/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260106
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20251230T155429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T155840Z
UID:26290-1767571200-1767657599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Collections For Fish Habitat
DESCRIPTION:PrintIllinois Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologists are collecting live Christmas trees to be used as fish habitat in local lakes after the holidays.  The collected trees will be bundled together\, weighted\, and submerged at lakes\, providing critical habitat for multiple fish species and promoting algae growth for insects that attract fish for anglers.  The trees will naturally decompose over time. \nMaps and coordinates of the tree habitat locations are available online or from each lake’s biologist.  Visit the IDNR Office of Fisheries website for drop-off location information and instructions. Trees should be placed only in the designated area for each site and only during the designated drop-off dates.  Trees must be free of stands\, lights\, ornaments\, and tinsel.  Wreaths and garlands will not be accepted. \nDrop-off locations and dates include the following: \nFayette County:  Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees at designated area near boat ramp. \nJasper County:  Newton State Fish and Wildlife Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees at designated area on northwest side of the parking lot near boat ramp. \nSam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees in designated area near southwest boat ramp. \nStephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees near in the designated area near the boat ramp. \nShelby County:  Johnstowne Mall\nUntil March 1\nPlace trees in designated area northwest corner of parking lot.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26290-christmas-tree-collections-for-fish-habitat/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260106
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20251231T160931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T194619Z
UID:26462-1767571200-1767657599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Monday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nAltamont at Teutopolis\, 6 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Fairfield\, 6:15 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nSt. Anthony at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond\, 6 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Altamont\, 6 p.m. \nBrownstown/St. Elmo at Vandalia\, 6 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at South Central\, 6 p.m. \nCumberland at Dieterich\, 6 p.m. \nNeoga at Newton\, 6 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Fairfield\, 5 p.m. \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nCumberland at Newton\, 6 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nAltamont Lutheran at St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. \nCentral A&M at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 6 p.m. \nWindsor at Neoga\, 6 p.m. \nSouth Central at North Clay\, 6 p.m. \nVolleyball \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at Effingham Sacred Heart\, 4:15 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26462-mondays-schedule-42/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260107
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20251202T210051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T212525Z
UID:24101-1767657600-1767743999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries January Dates
DESCRIPTION:PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries January Dates: \nTuesday\, January 6th\, 4 – 6pm\, Shumway \nSaturday\, January 10th\, 9a.m. – noon\, Mason \nTuesday\, January 13th\, 4 – 6pm\, Shumway \nWednesday\, January 14th\, noon – 2pm\, Shumway \nWednesday\, January 21st\, noon – 2pm\, Shumway \nSaturday\, January 31st\, 8:30 – noon\, Shumway \nPlease call 217-868-5293 or 217-240-0059 to sign up\, or go to our website and book your own date & time:  www.my-christian-space.com then select either Shumway or Mason. \nShumway location is at (old grade school) 304 S. West Street\, Shumway \nMason location is at 861 E. Washington Street\, Mason (Mason Civic Center)
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24101-enduring-freedom-ministries-january-dates/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260107
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20251223T172400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T172910Z
UID:25922-1767657600-1767743999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in January
DESCRIPTION:PrintAmerican Red Cross Blood Drives in January: \nJanuary 1\, Thursday\, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church\, Charleston\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 4\, Sunday\, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club\, Stringtown\, 6:30 AM – Noon \nJanuary 5\, Monday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 6\, Tuesday\, Casey United Methodist Church\, Noon – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 9\, Friday\, Masonic Lodge\, Mattoon \, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 9\, Friday\, American Legion\, Sullivan\, Noon – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 12\, Monday\, Lions Club Building\, Noble\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 19\, Monday\, Charleston First Church of God\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 20\, Tuesday\, First Baptist Church\, Shelbyville\, Noon – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 23\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 26\, Monday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 27\, Tuesday\, Lake Land College\, Mattoon\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nTo make an appointment\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App. \nCome to give from January 1 – 25 for a chance to win a trip for 2 to Super Bowl LX in Cali!  More info at:  rcblood.org/SuperBowl \nCome give blood from January 26 – 27 for a $20 e-gift card to your choice of merchant.   See rcblood.org/heart
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25922-25922/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260107
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20251229T164418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T164801Z
UID:26180-1767657600-1767743999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:ImpactLife Blood Drive At St. Anthony's Hospital
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26180-impactlife-blood-drive-at-st-anthonys-hospital/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260107
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20251231T161111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T155704Z
UID:26465-1767657600-1767743999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nMonticello at Teutopolis\, 5:30 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM) \nRichland County\, Olney at Effingham\, 6 p.m. \nSt. Anthony at Robinson\, 6 p.m. \nAltamont at Marshall 6 p.m. \nShelbyville at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 5 p.m. \nDieterich at Paris\, 6 p.m. \nNeoga vs. Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Lake Land College\, 6 p.m. \nVandalia at Newton\, 6 p.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at Oblong/Palestine/Hutsonville\, 6 p.m. \nSouth Central at Centralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran\, 6:15 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nNokomis at Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 6:15 p.m. \nDieterich at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 6 p.m. \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nSt. Anthony at Robinson\, 5 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nEffingham at Salem\, 6 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nEffingham Sacred Heart at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 6:15 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Shelbyville\, 6 p.m. \nStewardson-Strasburg at Dieterich\, 6 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26465-tuesdays-schedule-43/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260108
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20251024T150919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T151124Z
UID:21444-1767744000-1767830399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Energy Assistance Program Starts
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now available for income qualified households. \nThe CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporation\, as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program in Christian\, Clay\, Effingham\, Fayette\, Montgomery\, Moultrie\, and Shelby counties\, is pleased to announce that funds are available to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas\, propane and/or electric bills and furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems. \nApplications will be taken on a first-come\, first-served basis\, now through August 15\, 2026\, or until funding is exhausted.  Households that receive a one-time benefit may return during the program year for a Reconnection Assistance or Furnace Assistance benefit(s)\, if needed. \nThe program has expanded eligibility this year.  Households must be at or below 60% of the state median income to receive a benefit from LIHEAP.  The 30-day income guidelines for LIHEAP are based on State Median Income\, Federal Poverty Guidelines\, and the number of people living in the household.  The income guidelines are as follows: 1 – $3\,332; 2 – $4\,357; 3 – $5\,382; 4 – $6\,407. Go to www.cefseoc.org or www.liheapillinois.com to know income limits for households with 5 members and more. \nTo apply\, the following documentation is required: \n1.  Proof of gross income from all household members for the prior 30-day period beginning with the date of application.\n2.  For all customers new to LIHEAP\, and/or for new household members of previous customers\, proof of Social Security numbers (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for all household members.  Individuals without an SSN or ITIN can still apply and CEFS will advise accordingly.\n3.  A copy of current heat and electric bills issued within the last 30 days.\n4.  Cash assistance is available for renters who can provide a copy of their lease/rental agreement showing their heating costs are included in the rent.\n5.  Other documents may be needed based on your household situation.  If you have questions regarding this\, please call our office. \nAppointments can be made by contacting the CEFS Effingham County Outreach office at 1010 W. Jefferson St. Effingham\, phone 217-347-7514 Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. \nIn order that no one is denied the opportunity to make an application we will continue to take applications in person or by phone.  Required documentation can be submitted in-person\, mail or electronically.  If you require any special accommodation\, please contact the local CEFS Outreach office in your county to arrange. \nIncome eligible LIHEAP customers of Ameren Illinois will continue to receive a monthly discount on their natural gas bill through the Low-Income Discount Rates.  Visit liheapillinois.com or www.cefseoc.org to know more details.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/21444-21444/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260108
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20251226T162011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T162246Z
UID:26057-1767744000-1767830399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Emancipation Proclamation On Display
DESCRIPTION:PrintA copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln is now on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum\, giving the public a rare chance to see the historic document. \nLincoln’s proclamation ordered an end to slavery in Southern states that took up arms against the United States during the Civil War\, which included more than three-fourths of the nation’s enslaved African Americans.  U.S. soldiers carried palm-sized copies of the Emancipation Proclamation on their march across the South to help spread the word of freedom. \nThe Emancipation Proclamation will be visible through February 3\, when it will be replaced by the only photo of Lincoln lying in state after his assassination. \n“This document and Lincoln’s signature provide a concrete connection to an incredible moment – the beginning of the end of slavery in America\,” said Christina Shutt\, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. “We are proud to give our visitors an additional chance to see it for themselves and to reflect on what it took to free four million Americans from enslavement.” \nTypically\, the ALPLM displays the proclamation during a brief window around Juneteenth\, the holiday celebrating the end of slavery in America.  But a new display case using cutting-edge technology now allows the ALPLM to display rare documents much longer while still minimizing the amount of harmful light they receive. \nThe ALPLM’s copy of the proclamation is one of about two dozen remaining.  It is signed by both Lincoln and Secretary of State William Seward.  These copies were made and then signed by Lincoln so they could be sold to raise money for the care of sick and wounded soldiers. \nFor more information\, visit www.PresidentLincoln.illinois.gov.  You can follow the ALPLM on Facebook\, X/Twitter and Instagram.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26057-26057/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260108
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20251230T155948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T160258Z
UID:26294-1767744000-1767830399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Collections For Fish Habitat
DESCRIPTION:PrintIllinois Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologists are collecting live Christmas trees to be used as fish habitat in local lakes after the holidays.  The collected trees will be bundled together\, weighted\, and submerged at lakes\, providing critical habitat for multiple fish species and promoting algae growth for insects that attract fish for anglers.  The trees will naturally decompose over time. \nMaps and coordinates of the tree habitat locations are available online or from each lake’s biologist.  Visit the IDNR Office of Fisheries website for drop-off location information and instructions. Trees should be placed only in the designated area for each site and only during the designated drop-off dates.  Trees must be free of stands\, lights\, ornaments\, and tinsel.  Wreaths and garlands will not be accepted. \nDrop-off locations and dates include the following: \nFayette County:  Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees at designated area near boat ramp. \nJasper County:  Newton State Fish and Wildlife Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees at designated area on northwest side of the parking lot near boat ramp. \nSam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees in designated area near southwest boat ramp. \nStephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees near in the designated area near the boat ramp. \nShelby County:  Johnstowne Mall\nUntil March 1\nPlace trees in designated area northwest corner of parking lot.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26294-26294/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260108
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20251231T161220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T162153Z
UID:26467-1767744000-1767830399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Wednesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at Okaw Valley\, 5:30 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nEffingham at Mount Vernon\, 6 p.m. \nRamsey at South Central\, 6 p.m. \nWrestling \nCharleston\, Richland County\, Olney at Effingham\, 6 p.m. \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nEffingham at Richland County\, Olney\, 6 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nVolleyball \nEffingham at Taylorville\, 5 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26467-wednesdays-schedule-44/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260108
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20260106T213625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T213803Z
UID:26833-1767744000-1767830399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Angeled Kids Foster Closet & Resale
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26833-angeled-kids-foster-closet-resale/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260109
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20251222T161618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T161618Z
UID:25798-1767830400-1767916799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Auditions for "Quest - A Play To Rule Them All"
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25798-auditions-for-quest-a-play-to-rule-them-all-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260109
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20251231T161410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T164650Z
UID:26470-1767830400-1767916799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Thursday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nGirls Basketball \nSouth Central at Altamont\, 6 p.m. \nBrownstown/St. Elmo at Mount Olive\, 4:30 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Cumberland\, 6 p.m. \nRamsey at Dieterich\, 6 p.m. \nNeoga vs. Charleston at Lake Land College\, 6 p.m. \nLawrenceville at Newton (VARSITY ONLY)\, 6 p.m. \nFlora at North Clay\, 6 p.m. \nMattoon at Teutopolis\, 6 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Okaw Valley\, 6 p.m. \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nSalem at Effingham\, 6 p.m. (one game only) \nCumberland at Paris HAS BEEN CANCELED \nTeutopolis at Mattoon\, 6 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nEffingham at Jasper County\, 6 p.m. \nEffingham Sacred Heart at Dieterich\, 6 p.m. \nShelbyville at St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Neoga\, 6 p.m. \nSigel St. Michael at North Clay\, 6 p.m. \nWindsor at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 6:15 p.m. \nStewardson-Strasburg at Teutopolis\, 6 p.m. \nVolleyball \nCumberland at Stewardson-Strasburg\, 6 p.m. \nMartinsville at Neoga (Mattoon)\, 4:30 p.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at Sigel St. Michael\, 6 p.m. \nParis Crestwood at  Windsor\, 4:30 p.m. \nMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nRutgers at University of Illinois\, 7:30 p.m. \nEastern Illinois University at Tennessee Tech\, 7:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26470-thursdays-schedule-43/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260109
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20260102T154243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T154553Z
UID:26585-1767830400-1767916799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:165th Anniversary of Dieterich's St. John Lutheran Church - Historical Presentation
DESCRIPTION:PrintOn Thursday\, January 8\, the Effingham County Museum will present the second lecture of their historical series.  The lecture will be the “165th Anniversary of St. John Lutheran Church – Dieterich\, Illinois” presented by Scott Wohltman. \nThe lecture will be held on the 2nd floor at the Effingham County Museum\, located at 110 East Jefferson Street. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM and the lecture begins at 7:00 PM. \nThis lecture was rescheduled from December due to inclement weather.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26585-165th-anniversary-of-dieterichs-st-john-lutheran-church-historical-presentation-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260109
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20260107T161840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T151415Z
UID:26921-1767830400-1767916799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Volunteer Walkers/Visitors at Memory Care Facility
DESCRIPTION:PrintVolunteers are needed to walk with\, or even just visit with\, residents at Willowbrook Memory Care Facility in Effingham\, on weekends. \nIf interested\, call Molly Fearday at 217-994-3364.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26921-volunteer-walkers-visitors-at-memory-care-facility/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260110
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20251223T172432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T172916Z
UID:25924-1767916800-1768003199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in January
DESCRIPTION:PrintAmerican Red Cross Blood Drives in January: \nJanuary 1\, Thursday\, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church\, Charleston\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 4\, Sunday\, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club\, Stringtown\, 6:30 AM – Noon \nJanuary 5\, Monday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 6\, Tuesday\, Casey United Methodist Church\, Noon – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 9\, Friday\, Masonic Lodge\, Mattoon \, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 9\, Friday\, American Legion\, Sullivan\, Noon – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 12\, Monday\, Lions Club Building\, Noble\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 19\, Monday\, Charleston First Church of God\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 20\, Tuesday\, First Baptist Church\, Shelbyville\, Noon – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 23\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 26\, Monday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 27\, Tuesday\, Lake Land College\, Mattoon\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nTo make an appointment\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App. \nCome to give from January 1 – 25 for a chance to win a trip for 2 to Super Bowl LX in Cali!  More info at:  rcblood.org/SuperBowl \nCome give blood from January 26 – 27 for a $20 e-gift card to your choice of merchant.   See rcblood.org/heart
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25924-25924/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260110
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20251230T160013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T160304Z
UID:26296-1767916800-1768003199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Collections For Fish Habitat
DESCRIPTION:PrintIllinois Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologists are collecting live Christmas trees to be used as fish habitat in local lakes after the holidays.  The collected trees will be bundled together\, weighted\, and submerged at lakes\, providing critical habitat for multiple fish species and promoting algae growth for insects that attract fish for anglers.  The trees will naturally decompose over time. \nMaps and coordinates of the tree habitat locations are available online or from each lake’s biologist.  Visit the IDNR Office of Fisheries website for drop-off location information and instructions. Trees should be placed only in the designated area for each site and only during the designated drop-off dates.  Trees must be free of stands\, lights\, ornaments\, and tinsel.  Wreaths and garlands will not be accepted. \nDrop-off locations and dates include the following: \nFayette County:  Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees at designated area near boat ramp. \nJasper County:  Newton State Fish and Wildlife Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees at designated area on northwest side of the parking lot near boat ramp. \nSam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees in designated area near southwest boat ramp. \nStephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees near in the designated area near the boat ramp. \nShelby County:  Johnstowne Mall\nUntil March 1\nPlace trees in designated area northwest corner of parking lot.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26296-26296/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260110
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20251231T161517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T200117Z
UID:26473-1767916800-1768003199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Friday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nTaylorville at Effingham\, 7 p.m. (Main Gym) (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3) \nBloomington at St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. \nAltamont at Dieterich\, 6 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM) \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at North Clay\, 5 p.m. \nTri-County at Cumberland\, 7:30 p.m. \nNeoga at Martinsville\, 6 p.m. \nCisne at South Central\, 6 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 6:15 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nTaylorville at Effingham (Main Gym)\, 5:30 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3) \nWrestling \nEffingham at Carbondale Murdale Invitational\, 3 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nBoys \nTaylorville at Effingham\, 5:30 p.m. (Auxiliary Gym) \nGirls \nTaylorville at Effingham\,  7:30 p.m. (Auxiliary Gym) \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nNeoga at Dieterich\, 6 p.m. \nVolleyball \nSullivan at Windsor\, 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26473-fridays-schedule-44/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20260105T152753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T153610Z
UID:26684-1768003200-1768089599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Mason Breakfast Buffet for Edgewood Bi-County Fire Department
DESCRIPTION:PrintMason Christian Church Community Breakfast Outreach will host an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet on Saturday\, January 10th\, from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. \nThe menu for the breakfast includes: \nPancakes\nSausage\nBiscuits & Gravy\nScrambled Eggs\nHomemade Cinnamon Rolls\nMilk\, Juice\, and Coffee \nPrice: \nAges 13 – Adult:  $7.00\nAges 4 – 12:  $3.00\nAges 3 & under:  Free \nProceeds from this breakfast will go to the Edgewood Bi-County Fire Department. \nMason Christian Church is located just off of Route 37 in Mason. \nFor more information please call the church at 618-226-4152.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26684-mason-breakfast-buffet-for-edgewood-bi-county-fire-department/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20251208T212611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T213009Z
UID:24663-1768003200-1768089599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries January Dates
DESCRIPTION:PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries January Dates: \nTuesday\, January 6th\, 4 – 6pm\, Shumway \nSaturday\, January 10th\, 9a.m. – noon\, Mason \nTuesday\, January 13th\, 4 – 6pm\, Shumway \nWednesday\, January 14th\, noon – 2pm\, Shumway \nWednesday\, January 21st\, noon – 2pm\, Shumway \nSaturday\, January 31st\, 8:30 – noon\, Shumway \nPlease call 217-868-5293 or 217-240-0059 to sign up\, or go to our website and book your own date & time:  www.my-christian-space.com then select either Shumway or Mason. \nShumway location is at (old grade school) 304 S. West Street\, Shumway \nMason location is at 861 E. Washington Street\, Mason (Mason Civic Center)
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24663-enduring-freedom-ministries-january-dates-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTSTAMP:20260403T163709
CREATED:20251231T161745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T202428Z
UID:26475-1768003200-1768089599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nWoodlawn at Altamont\, 2 p.m. \nCentralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran at Cumberland\, 4:30 p.m. \nNorth Clay vs. Casey-Westfield at Cumberland\, Turkey Tournament championship\, 6 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nSt. Anthony at Flora\, 10 a.m. \nWoodlawn at Altamont\, 2 p.m. \nCasey-Westfield at Cumberland\, 2 p.m. \nNeoga at Casey-Westfield\, 1 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Breese Central-Paws Shootout\, TBA \nWrestling \nEffingham at Carbondale Murdale Invitational\, 9 a.m. \nCumberland girls at Kelly College Prep\, 9 a.m. \nCumberland boys at Robinson Duals\, 9 a.m. \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nRobinson at Teutopolis\, 10 a.m. \nGirls Basketball \nAltamont\, Dieterich\, Teutopolis at Effingham Tournament\, 9 a.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nEffingham\, Mason Clark at Teutopolis\, 9 a.m. \nMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nTennessee State at Eastern Illinois University\, 3:30 p.m. \nNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE \nLos Angeles Rams at Carolina\, 3:30 p.m. (FOX) \nNFC Wild Card Playoff \nGreen Bay at Chicago\, 7 p.m. (Prime Video) \nNFC Wild Card Playoff
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26475-saturdays-schedule-43/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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